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food service

American  

noun

food services plural
  1. the preparation, delivery, serving, etc., of ready-to-eat foods.

    The cafeteria employs over 20 people in food service.


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All technology initiatives are now tied to improving food service and atmosphere, Caldwell said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Teens and parents of teens told MarketWatch that young workers rarely hear back about entry-level service jobs, for instance in food service, unless they have a personal introduction or connection to the employer.

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 2026

Nearly 29% of in-store sales at convenience stores came from food service last year, up from 23% in 2021, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

To be sure, the other two big employment sectors for teens, hospitality and food service, remain depressed.

From Barron's May 25, 2026

“Judy Gaffney, one of our wonderful food service employees, who, on several occasions, accidentally-on-purpose dropped her tray in the dining hall.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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